About the job
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) plays a crucial role in enhancing the environment and safeguarding public health for all New Yorkers. By delivering over 1.1 billion gallons of premium drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and mitigating air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution, DEP stands as the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the nation, employing nearly 6,000 dedicated professionals. The DEP’s extensive water supply system encompasses 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes across a watershed that spans 2,000 square miles, reaching 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently manages an impressive portfolio of capital projects valued at $35 billion, with an additional $13.6 billion projected over the next decade. These initiatives enable DEP to maintain and enhance its exemplary water supply system.
Our In-House Design (IHD) directorate is committed to providing innovative design and engineering services that align with BEDC’s core values of safety, schedule adherence, quality, and customer service. IHD supports projects throughout their lifecycle—from capital project initiation and preliminary design to procurement, construction, and final turnover to operations. Our Design Services division encompasses Architectural, Site Civil, Structural, Process Mechanical/HVAC, Water Tunnel Mechanical Systems, and Electrical disciplines, each responsible for preparing comprehensive design and construction documents for vital infrastructure projects. IHD’s Engineering Services division prioritizes sustainability, quality assurance, laboratory services, standard operating procedures, and the integration of advanced BIM/CADD technologies to optimize our engineering design processes.
As part of the Tunnel Mechanical Section within IHD Design Services, you will be responsible for designing systems associated with City Water Tunnel No. 3 and other significant capital projects. Your work will be integral to the ongoing operation and maintenance of exemplary water supply and treatment systems, ensuring the health and welfare of New York City's citizens. This role offers the opportunity to engage in some of the largest public works contracts that the City administers and to contribute to creating facilities that will benefit future generations.